Participation in National and International Research Projects

Since 1983 M. R. has participated in a number of research projects funded by National and International Agencies or Companies. The major grants and contracts are briefly listed below. The name, duration, and goal of each Research Project are indicated, along with the role of M. R. within it.

Major International Grants and Contracts

Projects funded by the European Union

• Project CVT (1983-1986), Numerical techniques for semiconductor-device analysis, Partner and Task Leader for numerical techniques.
• Project 833 (1987-1988), Application of semiconductor-device simulation code of Project CVT, Partner.
• Project 962 EVEREST (1986-1990), Development of a three-dimensional drift-diffusion solver, Partner.
• Project 2197 STORM (1989-1993), Process simulation and device optimization, Partner.
• Project 7236 ADEQUAT-phase 1 (1992-1994), Development of the 0.35 um CMOS technology, Partner and Project Coordinator for Device Modeling.
• Project 8002 ADEQUAT-phase 2 (1994-1995), Development of the 0.25 um CMOS technology, Partner and Project Coordinator for Device Modeling.
• Project 21752 ADEQUAT-phase 3 (1995-1997), Development of the 0.18 um CMOS technology, Partner and Project Coordinator for Device Modeling.
• Project 6075 DESSIS (1992-1995), Three-dimensional hydrodynamic code with advanced physical models, Partner and Project Vice-Coordinator.
• Project 23643 ESDEM (1997-1999), Modeling of the electro-static discharge phenomena, Partner.
• Project IST-2000-30033 DEMAND (2002-2005), Integrated Design Methodology for Enhanced Device Robustness, Partner.

Projects funded by Companies

• IBM (1989-1992), Development of a Boltzmann solver based on the spherical-harmonics expansion, Partner.

Projects funded by Foundations

• Koerber Foundation (1999-2000), Development of an integrated sensor for volatile compounds (electronic nose), Partner and Project Responsible for the University of Bologna.

Major National Grants and Contracts

Projects funded by the National Council of Research (CNR)

• MADESS-II (1998-2000), Modeling of parasitic devices, Partner and Project Responsible for the University of Bologna.
• MADESS-II (1998-2000), Color sensors fabricated in polycrystalline silicon, Partner and Project Responsible for the University of Bologna.

Projects funded by the National Ministry of University and Research (MIUR)

• 1999-2000, Quantum Computing - Feasibility study , Partner and Project Coordinator.
• 2001-2002, Quantum Computing - Technological issues, Partner and Project Coordinator.
• 2004-2005, Design of BCD circuits and reliability issues for RF and ESD immunity, Partner and Project Coordinator.
• 2005-2006, Carrier transport in nanometric wires, Partner.